The Prehistoric Museum has unveiled a new display that shows the location of earthquakes around the world. The exhibit shows in near real time, where earthquakes have occurred. The Museum gets updated information hourly from IRIS, the Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology, and displays it on a global map. The map shows the location and strength, or magnitude of earthquakes for the past 2 weeks.
Recently there has been much emphasis on earthquakes in our region. This year, Utah Gov. Gary R. Herbert declared April 3rd - 9th to be Earthquake Preparedness Week. Much was learned from the earthquake drills and reenactments and much can be learned from this incredibly informative exhibit.
This exhibit is located in the upper level of the Hall of Paleontology. Stop by the museum and check out this impressive new addition to The Prehistoric Museum. 155 East Main Street - Price, Utah – Open 9 am - 5 pm Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday Adults $5.00, children 2-12 $2.00 children under 2 free or $15.00 for a family.
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